Studienführer, Klassennotizen & Zusammenfassungen

What is the philosophy of pediatric nursing? - ANSWER-- family centered care What is family centered care? - ANSWER-- family is central, everything else is changing - must incorporate parents into care, planning, and giving care - do not judge - must address the needs of all family members What are the two basic concepts of family centered care? - ANSWER-- enabling - empowerment What is enabling? - ANSWER-- giving them resources/skills/education - assessing what they know - teac...

What is family centered care? - ANSWER-It promotes a relationship in which family members and professionals work together to ensure the best services for the child and family Give an example of providing atraumatic care. - ANSWER-Setting up a small playground for hospitalized children Nuclear Family - ANSWER-a couple and their dependent children Blended Family - ANSWER-when you and your partner make a life together with the children from one or both of your previous relationships Ext...

Dr. Abraham Jacobi - ANSWER-Who is referred to as the father of pediatrics The investigation of childhood illnesses - ANSWER-What was dr. Jacobi innovative in Infantchildhood mortality, morbidity and injuries particular to the pediatric population and to reduce these factors - ANSWER-It is the responsibility of the pediatric nurse to be current on _____ Health promotion and educating - ANSWER-The pediatric nurse is vital in encouraging ____ and ____ families and the community to lower...

average weight for newborn - ANSWER-7 pounds birth weight doubles - ANSWER-5 months birth weight triples - ANSWER-12 months average height for newborns - ANSWER-20 inches FLACC used for children age - ANSWER-1-5 years posterior fontanel closes by - ANSWER-2 months develops object permanence - ANSWER-9 months moro - ANSWER-startle reflex tonic neck - ANSWER-fencing walk alone around - ANSWER-12 months should drink only breastmilk for first - ANSWER-6 months feed b...

What is the recommended serving size of vegetables for a toddler? a. 1 tablespoon. b. 1 teaspoon. c. 1/2 teaspoon. d. 1/2 tablespoon. - ANSWER-a The nurse is providing emergency care for an unconscious child who presents with a head injury sustained in a fall. Which is the highest nursing priority? a. Establish an airway. b. Assess neurological status. c. Stabilize the spine. d. Obtain vital signs. - ANSWER-a he vital signs of a 4-year-old child with polyuria ...

An 18-Month-Old is discharged from the hospital after having a febrile seizure secondary to exanthem subitum (Roseola). On discharge, the mother asks the nurse if her 6-year-old twins will get sick. Which teaching about the transmission of roseola would be most accurate? 1. The child should be isolated at home until the vesicles have dried. 2. The child does not need to be isolated from the older siblings. 3. Administer acetaminophen to the older siblings to prevent seizures. 4. ...

helps establish relationships between the nurse the child and the family - ANSWER-as a nurse why interview a family? what are the rules when interviewing a patient - ANSWER-listen and communicate introduce and explain your purpose have an established tone what do you need when obtaining a childs history - ANSWER-biographical data history of present health concern health history family health history allergies medication and substance abuse lifestyle and developmental level when d...

Pediatric Nursing Interventions - ANSWER-Appropriate timing. Establishing trust: little kids are harder to do this with. Explaining the procedure: in terms they understand, call things what they are called. Give choices (if possible): ex do you want a red band aid or blue? Distraction. Vital Signs - ANSWER-Temperature is based on development: 2-3 we can do oral, axillary is safest on any child. Rectal is only method for exact measurement (rarely needed). Pulse is done first on small chi...

When does birth length double? - ANSWER-4 years When does the child sit unsupported? - ANSWER-8 months When does a child achieve 50% of adult height? - ANSWER-2 years When does a child throw a ball overhand? - ANSWER-18 months When does a child speak 2-3 word sentences? - ANSWER-2 years When does a child use scissors? - ANSWER-4 years When does a child tie his/her shoes? - ANSWER-5 years List 2 contraindications to live virus immunization - ANSWER-Immunocompromised child or ...

The nurse is caring for a small child who puts his arm through the side rail just as the nurse is lowering the side rail. The child gets big bruise. The housekeeper asks the nurse what happened. The nurse should: A. tell the housekeeper, since the housekeeper is part of the healthcare team B. restrict information to general statements such as "it was an accident." C. suggest the housekeeper ask the head nurse D. Avoid discussing the accident with the housekeeper - ANSWER-D Which of the ...